Volunteer with Carver

Carver volunteers are tutors, mentors, homework helpers, career counselors, and other skill-specific project leaders who offer their support, feedback and praise. The community center utilizes individual and groups of volunteers for community events such as Career Fairs, talent contests, student and family awards ceremonies, holiday celebrations, food drives, etc. Corporate teams produce daylong events for our youth and undertake extensive renovation and cleanup projects. Carver dedicates one staff person to volunteer management.

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Community Events (Holidays, Award Ceremonies)

After School Program (Help students with homework, reading, and or recreational activities)

Join a Committee (Development, Events, or Marketing)

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Please read carefully and sign below by typing your name: I understand that the information that I have provided may be verified, if necessary, by contacting persons or organizations named in this application or by contacting any person or organization that may have information concerning me. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability any person or organization that provides information. I also agree to hold harmless the Carver Foundation of Norwalk, Inc. and the officers, employees and volunteers thereof. I certify that all information provided on this application is true and complete. I understand that falsification or significant omissions of any information may be considered justification for dismissal if discovered at a later date. Every effort will be maintained to provide confidentiality of personnel information in this application. The Carver Foundation of Norwalk, Inc. places an emphasis on pluralism, actively seeking members from every racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic group. By signing this application, I affirm that I endorse this commitment. This application does not create a contract of any type expressed or implied. *

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If you are 18 or older, please follow the directions on the volunteer page for submitting a Background Check Form.

Volunteer opportunities

Homework Help / Tutoring / Mentoring / College Process SupportJoin us after school at the Carver Community Center between 3:30 - 6:30pm or during the summer (July 1st-August 6th between 3:30-5:30pm) to help our students progress in areas such as literacy, math, science and college prep/essay writing. Collaborate with Carver staff to determine current student needs and a best fit that compliments your areas of interest. Time commitments are flexible and may vary based on your availability.

Customized Event Benefiting the Carver Foundation of Norwalk

Volunteers produce and participate in an event to raise awareness of the Carver Foundation mission and help fundraise to support the organization’s programs and services for over 1400 underserved children, youth, and families in Norwalk. Cultural events, sport tournaments (basketball, pickleball, dodgeball etc.), 5Ks, walk-a-thons, or other ideas can be explored.

Field Day/Special Outing for Carver Kids

Volunteer partners produce a special day of activities to provide access and opportunity to Carver kids. The event might also include their parents and/or the sponsor’s children. Cultural activities, Stamford Go-Karting, Chelsea Piers, or specially planned outdoor fun are just some of the many possibilities.

Clean-up/Renovation Projects at the Carver Community Center

Determined based on current needs and priorities. The Carver Community Center serves approximately 120 Norwalk children and youth after school and 200 campers in the summer. Community events are held throughout the year such as a Career Fair, holiday parties, parent engagement programs, and more.

Share Your Professional Skills with Carver Kids

Lead a custom 6-8-week workshop with a team of your colleagues or be a guest speaker at our Chat ‘n Chew series for middle and high school students in Carver’s Youth Development Program. Workshop topics of interest: engineering, technology, science and service.

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